4 tips to finding affordable and sustainable seafood

Spot prawn season may be over, but that doesn't mean the rest of summer needs to be fish-free there's plenty ofsustainable and affordable choices still out there.

We askedOn the Coast food columnist Anya Levykh provides some tips on how you can maximize your fish and seafood budget.

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Buy bulk during store sales
Real Canadian Superstore recently had a sale on fresh, wild, whole sockeye salmon that were coming around $12 to $15 for an entire fish. They are huge, and can feed up to six people easily. I usually take a few and freeze the extras for a few weeks down the road.

Fish Trimmings
If it's for everyday dinners at home, does it have to be an expensive filet?Fish trimmings, whether halibut, salmon or char, can go for pennies on the dollar for what you'd pay for a filet, and have a comparable amount of meat. Fish heads are fantastic for stocks and taste delicious when fried up.

Visit local fishmonger
If you do want more expensive cuts, talk to your local fishmonger about discounts when buying a whole fish.

Buy directly from the docks
It's always much cheaper to buy directly from the boat, with the advantage that you can buy a bag of heads for a couple ofbucks.

To hear the full interview with Anya Levykh, listen to the audio labelled Affordable seafood options.